Head of Finance GBS

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and running up the Finance GBS
• Proactively manage daily basis activities
• Lead and manage all finance functions within the SSC: P2P, O2C, GL/R2R, Compliance & Controls, Tax and Treasury Operations
• Maintain an effective financial control environment
• Facilitate KPI reviews between SSC and Portfolio Businesses
• Approve SSC payment runs, reconciliations etc.
• Carry out performance measurement across each of the functions
• Lead the SSC scaling & develop SSC colaborator’s skills and capabilities
• Identify and proactively manage risks
• Manage the relationship with portfolio businesses on policy adherence
• Oversight of activity migrations and support ERP go-live launches
• Ownership of SSC communications
• Monitoring, coaching and supporting sub team leaders
• Planning development opportunities and career goals of team members with the ultimate goal of developing and retaining employees

Qualification & Requirements

Global retail company seeks a Head of Finance to develop LATAM GBS for their Finance & Accounting processes. Candidate must hold a 4-year degree, preferably in accounting or finance, and have a minimum 10 years of experience in GBS for accounting process. Desirable implementing or setting up the initial structure of the SSC in Mexico. CPA or equivalent preferred.

Candidate must have strong accounting, leadership, and motivational skills to effectively lead a regional shared services team while supporting the business needs. They must also have excellent time management skills, key understanding of the business, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, while effectively delegating and holding the team accountable.

Benefits